Reagan decries press coverage of Central America policy
President Reagan, addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars in New Orleans, accused news organizations of distorting Central America coverage while stressing the humanitarian and economic value of U.S. aid. He urged support for a tougher stance, noted a VFW official’s concerns, and defended his military readiness and arms talks with the Soviet Union.
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Editors defend Central America reporting bias claim
Editors and wire services push back at President Reagan's charge that media underplay Central America aid. Foreign editors argue coverage skewed toward military fronts, noting balanced reporting includes economic development and US troop training drills. They cite journalists killed since 1979 and say information reflects Washington priorities.
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Reagan Glenn Seek VFW Backing In Central America Debate
Reagan and Glenn court VFW support as they frame U S action in Central America as a Neighborhood Watch to defend freedom. Glenn stresses case by case intervention with force only as a last resort while noting poverty and communism as factors and veterans call for not fighting unwinnable wars. Currieo, VFW national commander, praises Reagan’s stance after a Salvador tour.
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Weather Outlook for Metro: Foggy Morning and Sunny Change
Metro forecast calls for morning valley fog and variable winds overnight. Today remains sunny but clouding by afternoon tomorrow. Extended outlook shows fair weather through Thursday with highs in the 80s and overnight lows around 55 to 65.
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Weather Across Nations and Markets From Old Forge to India
Old Forge New York records a national low of 40 degrees while forecasts promise fair skies and highs near 80s. Alicia the tropical storm heads toward Texas as warnings span from Brownsville to the Mississippi. Japan endures Typhoon Abby with heavy rains near Mount Fuji and India suffers monsoons and floods. Weather Channel founder John Coleman exits deal talks amid funding woes. Farmers expect 11 to 13 hours of sunlight with favorable drying, aiding fall crops and garden disease control efforts.
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Notes from the heavens celestial outlook for summer skyviews
Rural sky watchers can spot the Milky Way in the southern sky with naked eye, binoculars boost clarity. Venus nears inferior conjunction on the 25th as it sets with the sun, Mars rises two hours before dawn, and Jupiter Saturn and Spica appear in the southwest after sunset. The Moon phases and NWS contact details are noted.
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Regional Forecast Notes and Weather History
Regional zones report fair to partly cloudy skies with mild tonight and warmer tomorrow. Thunderstorm chances 30 percent today, with showers possible through Saturday. Zone summaries vary from mostly sunny to fog morning with sun by afternoon. Weather history notes the Aug 16 1777 battle delay permitted Vermont militia arrival. Air quality index shows good to moderate readings.
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How hot is it Discomfort Index overview
JoAne Graham reports on how the Discomfort Index measures heat impact with Jen Dilbarta editing and Larry Richardson overseeing. The piece explains what high temperatures mean for daily activity and comfort levels.
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